India vs Australia Brisbane Test: Rain Disrupts Day 1, Early Lunch Taken

Persistent rain washed out most of the first session in the India vs. Australia 3rd Test 2024 at the Gabba. India, opting to bowl first, restricted Australia to 28/0 before rain halted play. Catch live updates, match scorecards, and weather forecasts for the series.

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India vs Australia Brisbane Test: Rain Disrupts Day 1, Early Lunch Taken

Persistent rain in Brisbane played spoilsport on the opening day of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba, causing delays and washing out most of the first session. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma opted to bowl first after winning the toss, hoping to capitalize on the overcast conditions.

The match began with Australia reaching 28 for no loss in 13.2 overs before rain halted play for the second time, leading to an early lunch. Usman Khawaja (19 not out) and Nathan McSweeney (4 not out) managed to steady the ship against India's pace attack, which comprised Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep.

India vs Australia Brisbane Test: Persistent rain washes out most of first session on day 1

Key Updates from Day 1

Rain Interruptions: Play was initially stopped in the sixth over due to a steady drizzle, only to resume briefly before rain returned to disrupt the session again. The post-lunch play was delayed as the rain persisted, impacting the schedule.
Team Changes: India made two significant changes to their playing XI. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Akash Deep replaced Ravichandran Ashwin and debutant Harsit Rana. Australia welcomed back pacer Josh Hazlewood, who returned after recovering from a side strain, replacing Scott Boland.
Current Score: At the end of the curtailed session, Australia's score stood at 28/0, with Usman Khawaja showing his resilience at the crease.

Series Status

The five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is currently tied at 1-1. India claimed a commanding victory in the first Test in Perth, defeating Australia by 295 runs. However, the hosts bounced back emphatically in Adelaide, winning by 10 wickets.

The fourth and fifth Tests of the series are scheduled to be played in Melbourne and Sydney, respectively.

Weather Impact

The Gabba weather forecast for Brisbane predicted intermittent rain, which turned out to be accurate. The damp conditions affected the pace of the game, with players and fans left frustrated by frequent disruptions. Brisbane's unpredictable weather remains a concern for the remainder of the match.

Brief Score

Australia: 28/0 in 13.2 overs

Usman Khawaja: 19*
Nathan McSweeney: 4*
Jasprit Bumrah: 0/8 (6 overs)
Mohammed Siraj: 0/13 (4 overs)
Akash Deep: 0/2 (3.2 overs)

As the game progresses, fans will be hoping for clearer skies and uninterrupted cricket. Catch live updates and the latest cricket score for India vs. Australia Test series on your favourite platforms.